Maine Sheriffs Association

The Auburn Police Department, located in Auburn, Maine, is responsible for preserving life and property, maintaining public order, and enforcing local, state and federal laws. The department has four divisions, including administrative, criminal investigation, patrol and support services. Its administrative division is responsible for financial operations and overall efficiency of the department. The patrol division is responsible for the protection of lives and property, maintaining law and order, and responding to requests for emergency and nonemergency services. Its criminal investigation division has detectives who are responsible for the investigation of felony cases. The responsibilities of the support services division include vehicle and equipment maintenance and parade and event coordination.